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May 16, 2010

G38: Tigers 5, Red Sox 1

Lackey (7-9-5-4-4, 123) had trouble getting the third out in both the second and fourth innings.

In the second, he had a man on first and two outs, but allowed a single, walk, and single to Detroit's 7-8-9 hitters, which gave Detroit a 1-0 lead, then walked Johnny Damon to force in a second run.

Lackey got the first two outs in the fourth on only two pitches, but then Damon singled and stole second and Ramon Santiago hit his first home run of the year. Damon finished the afternoon with two singles and two walks off Lackey.

Boston scored on doubles from Jonathan Van Every and Jeremy Hermida. The Red Sox had two on with two outs in the sixth, but Mike Lowell fouled out to the catcher. With two outs in the seventh, they loaded the bases, but J.D. Drew struck out.

Tampa Bay rallied yet again and beat the Mariners 2-1, so the Red Sox are 7.5 GB. In New York, with the Yankees up 3-1, Mariano Rivera came in with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning. Fruitbat walked in a run, then gave up a grand slam to Jason Kubel and the Twins won 6-3.

Castig & Joe discussing whether Noodle Arm will get a different reception at Fenway, now that he is not a NYY. They would like him to, great effort he always put in, what he meant to 2004, etc...

This leads to what kind of reception Manny will get at Fenway. Castig says there's no question, your ears will be ringing, "because of the effort, or lack thereof... in his final days". That last clause kind of muttered.

Just took a good look at our line up for the ffirst time. I think Zenslinger is on to something. With our current roster, could we have actually put a worse batting order together?It would have taken some effort

Yeah, I just go to sleep now. And I feel it for like hours. So I don't bother. I guess hat's what happens when you go a couple of decades without partaking

I wish I went to sleep, I'd use it as a sleep aid. I get a lot of bad effects. Someone told me that's what happens from partaking so much as a young person. I don't know if that's true, but instead I just pollute my liver.